Cash Money to be carry

[ahmednono]

Hi everyone

Anyone knows the amount of (cash money) allowed to be carry when someone enter US Please?

Regards

 

[chch_james]

There isn't a limit as such, but if you are carry more than $10,000 then you must declare it and be prepared for further questions... Note, that in practice the $10k declaration limit is applied to the 'group' - so if you and your wife are carrying $7k each then you should probably declare it.

How much cash may I bring with me for my trip?
There is no limit on the total amount of money or monetary instruments that may be brought into or taken out of the United States. However, if you transport or cause to be transported, more than $10,000 in monetary instruments on any occasion into or out of the United States, or if you receive more than that amount, in behalf of someone else and then transport it, you must file a Customs Form 4790 with U.S. Customs. Failure to comply can result in civil and criminal penalties, including seizure of the currency or monetary instruments. Monetary instruments include U.S. or foreign coins, currency, traveler's checks, money orders, and negotiable instruments or investment securities in bearer form are all considered when determining the total $10,000 reporting requirement

 

[Dv2012AFTAZ]

There isn't a limit as such, but if you are carry more than $10,000 then you must declare it and be prepared for further questions... Note, that in practice the $10k declaration limit is applied to the 'group' - so if you and your wife are carrying $7k each then you should probably declare it.

Oh thanks fot that extra bit! i assumed it was 10,000 per person. I leave tonight!

 

[Firstman]

Oh thanks fot that extra bit! i assumed it was 10,000 per person. I leave tonight!

I would suggest bring USD travel checks, no need to declare them in the custom form.
Once you arrive at the US, find a bank and sign all of them before a cashier, and then them will be deposited as cash.
For cash, better not to bring more than 10,000 for one person.

By the way, good luck of your trip to US.

 

[chch_james]

I would suggest bring USD travel checks, no need to declare them in the custom form.

Wrong! Traveler's checks are considered 'monetary instrument' and need to be declared if you / your group are carrying more than $10,000. Check out the sample customs form -

13. Mark an X in the Yes or No box. Are you or any family members traveling with you bringing $10,000 or more in U.S. dollars or foreign equivalent in any form into the United States?

Read definition of monetary instruments on the reverse side of the form.
Examples: coins, cash, personal or cashier's check, traveler's checks, money orders, stocks, bonds.
If yes, your must complete the Customs Form 4790.

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/sample_declaration_form.xml

 

[kazore]

Traveler's cheques must be declared.

 

[Syrialord]

Oh thanks fot that extra bit! i assumed it was 10,000 per person. I leave tonight!

if you could please share with us about your experiences since you have already entered US